Axel Scheffler è celebrato per il suo distintivo e giocoso stile illustrativo che porta in vita le storie per bambini. La sua arte è caratterizzata da colori vivaci, personaggi espressivi e un acuto senso dell'umorismo, rendendolo una figura amata tra i giovani lettori. Scheffler possiede una notevole capacità di catturare l'essenza di una narrazione attraverso i suoi disegni. Le sue illustrazioni contribuiscono in modo significativo all'esperienza magica della lettura, promuovendo l'amore per i libri illustrati nei bambini.
La storia di un topo che mentre avanza nel bosco frondoso, incontra una volpe affamata, un gufo non molto saggio e un serpente viscido, e racconta loro del Gruffalò un mostro spaventoso e squamoso. Una storia spiritosa allo stesso tempo elegante e divertente, semplice nella sua esecuzione, poiché gioca abilmente sulle paure del bambino e poi mostra che anche i mostri più minacciosi non sono sempre spaventosi come sembrano.
Wander into the deep dark wood with this exquisite gift slipcase edition of the bestselling modern classics, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.
In this second collection of Bottle Rabbit stories our hero meets further adventures as he sets out not to lose his precious Magic Bottle to the assorted rogues and villains eager to take it from him. They are suitable for reading aloud to four-year-olds and upwards.
It's Posy's birthday, and she's thrilled with Pip's gift of a toy bus. After enjoying games and birthday tea, chaos ensues when Pip trips over the bus while carrying the cake. Young readers will love discovering the outcome and how Pip and Posy turn a mishap into a fun adventure!
''Wise old man, won't you help me, please? My house is a squash and squeeze.''A little old lady lives all by herself but she's not happy - her house is just too small, even for one. Whatever can she do? The wise old man knows: bring in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals. When she pushes them all out again, she'll be amazed at how big her house feels!The brilliantly funny A Squash and a Squeeze was the first ever picture book written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning new cover design and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans!Also available in board book format and with striking new cover designs are The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle and Charlie Cook's Favourite Book.
From the bestselling author/illustrator team and creators of "The Gruffalo" and "Room on the Broom" comes a new hero for the holidays who helps Santa save Christmas. Full color.
Join the witch and her animal friends for a broomstick adventure!"How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind." The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before... SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast. A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, The Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This edition features the captivating classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small! Also available with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.
Picture book. "Noisy Book". Happy hippos, gentle giraffes, lazy lions and frisky frogs-just some of the animals marching to the jungle beat in Axel Scheffler's wonderful Noisy Jungle! With ten animals to count, six amazing jungle sounds and lively illustrations by the world-famous, award-winning illustrator of The Gruffalo, this is a book that children will enjoy again and again. Learning to count has never been so much fun!